What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This can be useful during extreme temperatures as it permits drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be left in a hot weather condition or if the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times to unlock the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system.

Some key fobs also have a physical key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key may then slide out of a slot in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this scenario the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys faster and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to carry your keys on you. This is especially helpful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while you run around. There are a few points you must be aware of before you can use this feature.

Certain key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're unable start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery in the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob has an electronic replica of the car key inside.

It does this by utilizing the radio signal which can only be transmitted when the key is located at an appropriate distance from the car. When the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic signal into a mechanical action. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of keys used to do.

If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision to function, and the key fob isn't immune to this. Key fobs can be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to put an immobiliser inside a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great however as they age, the chips will wear out and start to cause problems. This usually starts when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than a dealership would be capable of.

peugeot spare key keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to make them more efficient. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the end.